Birding– category –

We conducted a herping survey on Takara-jima, reached after approximately 13 hours by boat from Kagoshima Port. Our primary targets were the Tokara pit viper (Protobothrops tokarensis) and the Takara gecko (Gekko takaraensis), both endem...

Continuing from the previous reports, we now share our observations from the Arfak Mountains, located about a 3-hour drive from Manokwari. The Arfak Mountains, with an elevation of over 2,000 meters, offer a cool climate unlike most part...

We went birdwatching in West Papua, Indonesia. Overall, this year West Papua also experienced unusual weather conditions that have been common in recent years. Even in July, when it usually rains less, there was frequent rainfall, and bi...

 Burrowing Owl（Athene cunicularia） This time, I set out to find a truly unique owl—the Burrowing Owl（Athene cunicularia）, the only owl in the world that lives by digging holes in the ground. Burrowing Owls are widely distributed...

This time, let's explore how to find the Harpy Eagle (scientific name: Harpia harpyja), one of the world’s top three largest birds of prey. They are found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, including Suriname, Colo...

Cream-colored Woodpecker (Celeus flavus) Today, I’d like to introduce my personal favorite woodpecker, the Cream-colored Woodpecker (Celeus flavus). The males, in particular, have a striking resemblance to Pikachu from Pokémon,...

Manakins are fascinating birds with a compact, stout body and a seemingly short neck, giving them an adorable appearance. Once you encounter these birds in the wild, it's impossible not to be captivated! In this blog, we introduce some o...

The Tody Motmot (scientific name: Hylomanes momotula) Introduction: What is the Tody Motmot? The Tody Motmot (scientific name: Hylomanes momotula) is the smallest bird in the Motmot family, known for its adorable appearance and vibr...

On my recent trip to Panama, I had the incredible opportunity to observe the Tropical Royal Flycatcher (Scientific Name: Onychorhynchus coronatus). This bird is best known for its stunning crest, which resembles a royal crown. Normally h...

The Ocellated Turkey (Meleagris ocellata) Introduction The Ocellated Turkey (Meleagris ocellata) is a rare bird species found only in limited regions worldwide. This species is distributed across the Yucatán Peninsula, spanning Mexico, B...